The Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 3–1 and moved to the top of the NHL’s Western Conference. Connor McDavid recorded a point in his 19th straight game from the start of the season.
Leon Draisaitl scored twice and sealed the win with a late shorthanded goal. He reached 18 goals in 19 games, the league’s leading total at the time. Edmonton improved its record to 12 wins, three regulation losses and three overtime or shootout losses.
McDavid’s run counts consecutive games with at least one goal or assist. Draisaitl’s scoring and the win put Edmonton in the conference lead at this stage of the regular season.
